Earn Your Edge: Decoding Excellence in Golf & Life

Cameron McCormick and Corey Lundberg
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How do the most successful among us Earn their Edge? What separates the highest performers from the average ones? What are the behaviors, mindsets, and tactics deployed by the best in the world and how can you develop those traits? Cameron McCormick and Corey Lundberg of Altus Performance are joined by a host of high performers from a variety of domains to uncover how the most successful among us earn their edge. Each episode unpacks a variety of High Caliber Characteristics, Separating Skills, and Edge Earning Actions to help you pursue your goals.

  1. Xander Schauffele | Ep/088

    21 OCT

    Xander Schauffele | Ep/088

    Join us as we welcome Xander Schauffele back to Earn Your Edge!  From swing coaches to Ryder Cups and Major Championships, a lot has changed for Xander from when we last had him on in January of 2020 (Ep/056) to now. He breaks it all down, offers great insight into his pursuit of success, and what he is striving for in the future.  Try SwingU Pro for just $50 with Promo Code EDGE.

    1h 9m
  2. Ludvig Åberg | Ep/087

    15 SEPT

    Ludvig Åberg | Ep/087

    Earn Your Edge is back! To kick off our latest season, we welcome one of the best young talents in professional golf, Ludvig Åberg. From growing up in the small town of Eslöv, Sweden to starring at Texas Tech and rocketing onto the professional golf scene, Ludvig's rise has been nothing short of meteoric. He joins the show to share his journey, the challenges of turning pro, and what it’s been like finding success so quickly at the game’s highest level.   Visit coachnow.io/edge for seven days of free CoachNow Pro.

    57 min
  3. Ryan Palmer | Ep/085

    17/06/2021

    Ryan Palmer | Ep/085

    Ryan Palmer is nearly a 20-year veteran of the PGA Tour who has won multiple times. He has seen and experienced it all.  At 44-years-old, Ryan is playing some of the best golf of his career. He shares his passion and drive to continue to get better.      Topics: Origin Story: Growing up and playing golf in Amarillo, TexasTeachers/Trainers: Dad taught him to be a man, others taught him to be a better playerSuccess a surprise? Learn to win Golf Goals: Get better each, every year because there’s always room for improvementTime, Physical, Mental Commitment: Keep going to keep body healthy and mind freshConsistency Secret: Love the game, lucky to play, practice with purpose, believe in selfWatch and Learn: Ryan’s still a student of the game and emulates via observational skillOne Rule: Every shot should have a beginning, and every shot should have an endingLinks and Resources: Ryan Palmer https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.23320.ryan-palmer.html Sherwin Cox https://www.amarillo.com/golf/sports-columnist/sports/2017-12-23/golf-pro-sherwin-cox-stepping-down-after-37-years-ross Ty Cox https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.26736.ty-cox.html Randy Smith http://www.golfsw.com/profiles/rsmith.htm Steve Stricker https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.06527.steve-stricker.html Neil Smith https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.22630.neil-smith.html James Edmondson https://www.thecaddienetwork.com/meet-the-caddie-james-edmondson/ Q School https://www.pgatour.com/champions/tournaments/q-school.html Altus Performance’s Primed to Perform Course https://altusacademy.teachable.com/ Altus Performance https://altusperformance.com/ Altus Performance on Twitter https://twitter.com/teamaltus Altus Performance on Instagram https://instagram.com/altusperformance Altus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/ PGA Tour https://www.pgatour.com/ Korn Ferry Tour https://www.pgatour.com/korn-ferry-tour.html Charles Schwab Challenge https://www.charlesschwabchallenge.com/ Titleist https://www.titleist.com/ Total Golf Trainer (Discount Code: Earn Your Edge) https://totalgolftrainer.com/

    48 min
  4. Carlos Ortiz | Ep/084

    20/05/2021

    Carlos Ortiz | Ep/084

    A lifelong goal achieved for Carlos Ortiz when he got his first win on the PGA Tour earlier this season. He is the first Mexican-born player to win on the PGA Tour in more than 40 years. Currently, Carlos lives in Dallas and shares his story of growing up and learning to play golf in Mexico, climbing the competitive ladder and becoming one of the best young players on the PGA Tour. Topics: Lorena Ochoa: Example she set as a role model - practice and work hard Other Influences: Growing up with a competitive father and brother Fatherly Advice: Do it the right way, don’t quit, and don’t be afraid of anythingRecruitment Process: Why Brad Stracke wanted to coach Carlos at UNTSpecial Traits: International player able to consistently shoot low at young age Mental Trick: Truth behind setting low or no expectations to alleviate burden Lessons Learned: Would not change anything - losing PGA card was necessary Breakthrough Win: Missing cuts, make changes to score and regain confidenceLinks and Resources: Carlos Ortiz https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.33667.carlos-ortiz.html Lorena Ochoa https://www.golfdigest.com/story/that-lorena-ochoa-retired-from-golf-at-age-28-and-as-world-no-1-is-still-shocking-10-years-later Alvaro Ortiz https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.39262.alvaro-ortiz.html Jordan Spieth https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.34046.jordan-spieth.html Brad Stracke https://meangreensports.com/sports/mens-golf/roster/coaches/brad-stracke/485 Sebastián Muñoz https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.48822.sebastian-munoz.html University of North Texas https://www.unt.edu/ Altus Performance’s Primed to Perform Course https://altusacademy.teachable.com/ Altus Performance https://altusperformance.com/ Altus Performance on Twitter https://twitter.com/teamaltus Altus Performance on Instagram https://instagram.com/altusperformance Altus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/ PGA Tour https://www.pgatour.com/ Masters Tournament https://www.masters.com/ Korn Ferry Tour https://www.pgatour.com/korn-ferry-tour.html Titleist https://www.titleist.com/ Total Golf Trainer (Discount Code: Earn Your Edge) https://totalgolftrainer.com/

    40 min
  5. Laurie Canter | Ep/083

    21/04/2021

    Laurie Canter | Ep/083

    Laurie Canter started playing golf at 13 years old and went on to win the South African Amateur Championship in 2010. He saved up for the trip by working at the nine-hole course across the road from his home in Bath, England. Since then, Laurie has finished in the top 20 in nine of his last 17 starts and is not only known for his great form but for being a great guy. Laurie shares keys to his recent rise up the world golf ranks. What’s his formula for success? Topics: Reflection Process: Stay grounded and size up the competitionBermuda Grass: Putt and chip differences between green types on golf course slopesFormula: Variety of shots you need to feel comfortable with hittingLockdown: Opportunity to reflect and think about how to improve and play better golfDeclutter Mindset: Take time and ownership of technical perspectiveRaising the Floor: Deal with things that affect game to build confidence, be comfortable  Q-School Prodigy’s Strategy: Seclusion, not pressure to qualify and keep tour cardMental Errors: Use shot stats to tell a story and seek help with technical performanceAccountability: Take and use feedback correctly from those around you to improve  Links and Resources: Laurie Canter https://www.europeantour.com/players/laurie-canter-37624/ European Tour https://www.europeantour.com Race to Dubai https://www.europeantour.com/european-tour/rankings/race-to-dubai/ WGC https://www.worldgolfchampionships.com/ Alan Thompson https://www.golfindubai.com/the-journal/how-laurie-canter-went-from-challenge-tour-to-dpwtc-challenger-in-ten-months Altus Performance’s Primed to Perform Course https://altusacademy.teachable.com/ Altus Performance https://altusperformance.com/ Altus Performance on Twitter https://twitter.com/teamaltus Altus Performance on Instagram https://instagram.com/altusperformance Altus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/ Titleist https://www.titleist.com/ Total Golf Trainer (Discount Code: Earn Your Edge) https://totalgolftrainer.com/

    43 min
  6. Me & My Golf | Ep/082

    05/04/2021

    Me & My Golf | Ep/082

    When you want to become a better golfer and human being, who and where do you turn to for online instruction? Andy Proudman and Piers Ward of Me and My Golf. The two expert coaches target and support everyone from high handicappers to players at the top of the game. Andy and Piers share how stats, coaching sessions, habits, traits, and consistent patience and practice lead to success.  Topics: Late to the Party: Take time to celebrate victories and appreciate accomplishmentsInflection Point: Lockdown was Aaron Rai’s key to learn and opportunity to improveSuperpower Strategy: Build on strengths to overcome inadequacy in short gameAction Steps: Mixture of proximity awareness, being sensible/smart, not too aggressiveDaily Schedule: Balance coaching duties, personal excellence, continued developmentMe and My Golf Content: Media company’s division of labor and collaboration w/ clientsGet to the Point: On social channels, understand platform and view analytics/metricsCoaching Plans: Takes weeks/months and team of people from conception to going live Links and Resources: Me and My Golf https://meandmygolf.com/ Me and My Golf Coaching Plans https://meandmygolf.com/product-category/coaching-plans/ Me and My Golf on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/meandmygolf Andy Proudman on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/andyproudman/ Piers Ward on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/piers_ward/ Aaron Rai https://www.europeantour.com/players/aaron-rai-39583/ Daniel Berger https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.40026.daniel-berger.html Rory McIlroy http://www.rorymcilroy.com/ Hal Sutton https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.02170.hal-sutton.html Altus Performance’s Primed to Perform Course https://altusacademy.teachable.com/ Altus Performance https://altusperformance.com/ Altus Performance on Twitter https://twitter.com/teamaltus Altus Performance on Instagram https://instagram.com/altusperformance Altus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/ Titleist https://www.titleist.com/ Total Golf Trainer (Discount Code: Earn Your Edge) https://totalgolftrainer.com/

    51 min
  7. Dr. Anthony Lyssy | Ep/081

    01/03/2021

    Dr. Anthony Lyssy | Ep/081

    Dr. Anthony Lyssy is on the cutting edge of health and wellness. He identifies new ways to improve performance and create better awareness of functional wellness, which play a role in earning an edge in golf and in life. Take care of your body and mind by following his four Pillars of Wellness: Nutrition, movement, regeneration, and stress.  Topics: Golf: Requires fundamental coordination of mind, body, spirit on consistent basisHealthcare Landscape: Focus on wellness, not treating ills with pillsAll-in Wellness: Pair physician’s with patient’s goals to get to where they want to be Nutrition: What you put into your body can create negative acute and chronic effectsMovement: Physically train your body to create ‘good’ not ‘bad’ stress Regeneration: Sleep and other options to recover and create adaptive responseStress: Manage how your body reacts and adapts to eustress and distress Tools and Actions: Identify triggers and create balance in a controlled way  Links and Resources:   Dr. Anthony Lyssy https://www.drlyssy.com/ Hole-in-One Nutrition by Robert Yang https://robertyang.net/elements/pages/hole-in-one-nutrition/ Ketogenic Diet–Blog of Author Tim Ferriss https://tim.blog/tag/ketogenic-diet/ NovoTHOR https://www.novothor.com/ Glymphatic System https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25947369/ 27 Foods That Can Give You More Energy https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/energy-boosting-foods Blue Light Spectrum https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/blue-light-has-a-dark-side f.lux App https://justgetflux.com/ Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty https://thinklikeamonkbook.com/ Headspace https://www.headspace.com/ Calm https://www.calm.com/ Simple Habit https://www.simplehabit.com/ Ryan Holiday https://ryanholiday.net/ Zen Golf by Joseph Parent https://www.zengolf.com/ Wim Hof https://www.wimhofmethod.com/ Pure Encapsulations https://www.pureencapsulations.com/ Thorne https://www.thorne.com/ HeartMath’s - Heart Rate Variability https://www.heartmath.com/ Neuropeak Pro https://www.neuropeakpro.com/ Optimal Health Systems (Opti-Brain) https://www.optimalhealthsystems.com/opti-brain Altus Performance’s Primed to Perform Course https://altusacademy.teachable.com/ Altus Performance https://altusperformance.com/ Altus Performance on Twitter https://twitter.com/teamaltus Altus Performance on Instagram https://instagram.com/altusperformance Altus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/ Titleist https://www.titleist.com/ Total Golf Trainer (Discount Code: Earn Your Edge) https://totalgolftrainer.com/

    1h 16m
  8. Tom Lewis | Ep/080

    08/02/2021

    Tom Lewis | Ep/080

    Tom Lewis is one of the best young players in the game. He is a two-time champ on the European Tour. Now, the English golfer is splitting his time between the PGA and European Tour. Despite all his early success, Tom has faced adversity in his career. Tom shares how he overcame some demons to improve his performance to be a top 50 player in the world.  Topics: Origin Story and Lineage: Tom’s father was professional golfer and then his coach Traits/Characteristics: Differentiating himself as junior with a ‘professional’ approachPreparation: Level up without skipping a beatWhat changed? Doubt, stubbornness, and anxiety to improve too much too quicklyMental Transformation: Psychology of problem solving, imposter syndrome, and self-talkArt of Scoring: Skills and shift in abilityEuropean and PGA Tour Differences: Getting used to courses, weather, travel, scoringGame Analysis/Setting GoalsStay the Same: Is the cost of doing something greater than the cost of doing nothing?Swing ThoughtsLinks and Resources: Tom Lewis https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.35104.tom-lewis.html Pete Cowen http://www.petecowen.com/ Mark Litton https://uk.linkedin.com/in/mark-litton-68729528 Nick Faldo https://www.nickfaldo.com/ Eddie Pepperell https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.34709.eddie-pepperell.html Laurie Canter https://www.europeantour.com/players/laurie-canter-37624/ Justin Thomas https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.33448.justin-thomas.html Bryson DeChambeau https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.47959.bryson-dechambeau.html Altus Performance’s Primed to Perform Course https://altusacademy.teachable.com/ Altus Performance https://altusperformance.com/ Altus Performance on Twitter https://twitter.com/teamaltus Altus Performance on Instagram https://instagram.com/altusperformance Altus Performance on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Altus-Performance-110002632382928/ PGA Tour https://www.pgatour.com/ European Tour https://www.europeantour.com/european-tour/ Masters Tournament https://www.masters.com/ Titleist https://www.titleist.com/ Total Golf Trainer (Discount Code: Earn Your Edge) https://totalgolftrainer.com/

    50 min
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How do the most successful among us Earn their Edge? What separates the highest performers from the average ones? What are the behaviors, mindsets, and tactics deployed by the best in the world and how can you develop those traits? Cameron McCormick and Corey Lundberg of Altus Performance are joined by a host of high performers from a variety of domains to uncover how the most successful among us earn their edge. Each episode unpacks a variety of High Caliber Characteristics, Separating Skills, and Edge Earning Actions to help you pursue your goals.

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